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Fake FIFA hospitality sites target World Cup fans amid ticket scams

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 5:15 PM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Fake FIFA hospitality sites target World Cup fans amid ticket scams

Summary

World Cup fans are falling victim to fraudulent websites posing as official FIFA hospitality providers, designed to steal personal information. These sites mimic the official FIFA On Location portal, luring users with convincing designs and processes. As the 2026 World Cup approaches, the FBI has warned about numerous spoofed websites created to defraud fans. Research indicates that thousands of malicious FIFA-themed domains have emerged, showing a significant rise in cybercrime tied to the event. Fans are advised to only purchase tickets through official FIFA channels, such as FIFA.com/tickets and the FIFA app.

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Key Details

•Fraudulent sites mimic official FIFA hospitality portals.
•FBI warns about multiple spoofed domains and ticket scams.
•Over 13,000 new FIFA-themed domains identified since January 2026.
•Fans should purchase tickets only from official FIFA channels.

Latest Updates

5:15 PMYahoo Sports — Fake FIFA Hospitality Sites Are Turning World Cup Excitement Into A High-Pressure Ticket Scam

What they're saying

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World Cup fans looking for official hospitality packages are being targeted by fake FIFA-style websites built to steal logins, card details, and bank verification codes. ... Read More
— Yahoo Sports

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